Recs if you like The Magic in the Weaving (Circle of Magic, #1)...

Fantasy novels where magic systems involve some sort of practiced craft (painting, baking, bookbinding, and beyond)

Many of these are the beginning of series, but all of them are about academics in fantasy settings. All cross genres are welcome.

Books where there is a strong female friendship in a Fantasy book.

Credit to @leong.john.silvers for the name